WVNano Graduate Fellowship Program
- Fellowship Information
- Application Materials
- FAQs
2012 Graduate Fellowship Program application (word, pdf)
*Official transcripts and GRE scores are not required, however, they may be required if the fellowship is offered.
2012 Graduate Fellowship Program flyer
See the tab marked FAQs for frequently asked questions.
Applications and letters of recommendation may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:
WVNano - Graduate Fellowship Program
886 Chestnut Ridge Rd, PO Box 6223
Morgantown, WV 26506-6223
Phone: 304-293-8281/ Fax: 304-293-6213
wvnano@mail.wvu.edu
Other questions and concerns may be addressed to:
Dr. Aniketa Shinde - WVNano Education and Outreach Coordinator (304) 293-7382
Dr. Lisa Holland - Associate Professor of Chemistry
Frequently Asked Questions:
Information about travel and supplies stipend can be found here.
Q: I am applying for graduate school at WVU for next Fall, can I apply for this fellowship?
A. Yes, after you have been admitted to WVU and accepted the offer, you may apply for the WVNano Graduate Fellowship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting Feb 1 and May 1. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if there are any remaining fellowships available.
Q: I have not yet decided on what type of research I will be pursuing for my PhD, can I apply for this fellowship?
A. Yes, you may apply, however, for a competitive application, your personal statement must include how your research will relate to nano-biotechnology research going on at WVU and you should include a letter of recommendation from a member or leader of one of the Interdisciplinary Research Teams.
Q: My current research is not directly related to nanoscience, can I still apply?
A: Yes, you may apply, however, your personal statement should include how you will contribute to nano-biotechnology research at WVU. Even if your advisor is not directly involved with WVNano or nano-biotechnology related research, you are encouraged to collaborate with others that are involved.
Q: Do you have any suggestions about how to choose a nanoscience related research project?
A: In order to learn more about the nanoscience related research going on at WVU, please read over the Research page and also individual researcher's websites that relate to your PhD program. For example, if you are a Biology PhD student, find a Biology professor that may be involved in nano-biotechnology research. This will allow you to see how someone from your discipline fits into the project and how you may fit in. You can find a list of researchers involved in WVNano on our website as well as research projects that are being pursued. Please also look through the list of recent publications.
Q: What types of facilities are available at WVU for students for nanoscience based research?
A: The WVU Shared Research Facilities provide students and researchers with the opportunity to learn how to use cutting-edge materials science and engineering equipment, including scanning probe microscopy, electron microscopy and clean rooms, to name a few.
Q: I do not personally know any researchers at WVU, how can I go about choosing a nanoscience related project?
A: Please take a look at the link listing faculty at WVU involved with WVNano. Take some time to read about the research currently being conducted and think about how you may be able to contribute or plan to contribute.
Q: Is this fellowship only meant for 1st year graduate students?
A: No. If you are a 3rd or 4th year WVU graduate student and have already been doing nano-biotechnology related research and plan to continue, this may strengthen your application since you will have a strong personal statement and contacts within the Interdisciplinary Research Teams.
Q: Can I speak to current fellows about their experiences and advice? What various disciplines do current fellows come from and what is the research they are pursuing?
A: Information on current and past fellows can be found here.
Q: What are my responsibilities as a Graduate Fellowship Program participant?
A: Responsibilities are listed on the Fellowship Information tab.
Q: What are the IRTs (Interdisciplinary Research Teams)?
A: The WVNano Interdisciplinary Research Teams focus on nano-biotechnology research and are made up of faculty from various departments/colleges and at times various universities within the state. More information can be found here.
Q: Who can I contact for more information?
A: Please contact Dr. Aniketa Shinde, the Education/Outreach Coordinator for WVNano (aniketa.shinde at mail.wvu.edu, 304-293-7382)
| Deadline | Agency | Title | About |
| July/Aug 2011 | MRS, NSF | MRS Apprentice Science Reporter Program | The MRS Apprentice Science Reporter Program is a joint program between the Materials Research Society (MRS) and the NSF International Center for Materials Research (ICMR) at the University of California, Santa Barbara and funds graduate students or post-docs in materials-related areas at US universities to accompany MRS staff to conferences outside the US and compile daily technical reports for inclusion in the MRS Meeting Scene e-newsletter. They are looking for two graduate students or post-docs to cover the XX International Materials Research Congress 2011 in Cancun, Mexico, from August 14-18. The candidates will need to have an interest in science writing, be able to attend talks in materials research areas outside their specific areas of expertise and be able to write up short summaries quickly. They will need to be a graduate student or post-doctoral researcher at a US-based university at the time of the conference. The application by e-mail should include a resume, writing samples related to materials science/engineering, and a brief letter of intent sent to Tim Palucka (palucka@mrs.org). |
| August |
Conference (Idaho) |
Student Poster Contest | 3 Undergraduate and Graduate Students from WV are invited to present a poster October 25. Registration fees will be waived and the home institution will supply travel support. Please contact the WVNano office for submitting an abstract 304-293-7382, first-come first-served basis. |
| Ongoing | Dr. Pumera's group, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | International PhD & Post-Doc opportunities | There are multiple opportunities in Dr. Pumera's lab and other labs, with funding for qualified candidates provided through the government of Singapore. The SINGA award is for obtaining a PhD at a Singapore university. |
| Ongoing | The Humboldt Foundation | Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers | Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career and only completed your doctorate in the last four years. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-24 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 600 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually. |
Aug 2011 |
Fulbright | Fulbright Program Grant Opportunities | The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright offers competitive, merit-based grants for Students and are available for U.S. citizens to go abroad and for foreign (non-U.S.) citizens to come to the U.S. The Scholar Program is available for graduate students that will receive their PhD before the program start date. (WVU students apply through the ASPIRE office) |
| Sept 1 | UNCF-Merck | Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship | The UNCF Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships are intended to support African American graduate students as they complete coursework, conduct research, and prepare the dissertation required for the doctoral degree in the biomedically relevant life or physical sciences and engineering. |
| Oct 11 | NSF Workshop at WVU | Science: Becoming the Messenger | Principal investigators (PI), early career researchers and engineers, graduate students and postdocs from institutions and universities in West Virginia who want to learn to communicate effectively to a broad audience are invited. Public information officers (PIO) communicating on behalf of the institutions and universities in the Mountain State also are invited. Pre-registration will open in early September. |
| Oct 26 | ICDD | Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship for Grad Students | The Ludo Frevel Crystallographic Scholarship is an award to support the education and research program of promising graduate students in crystallography-related fields. |
| May/Oct | The National Academies | Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program | The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program within the Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Academies is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy for 12 weeks at the federal, state, or local levels. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are eligible to apply. |
| Fall 2011 | Hertz Foundation | Graduate Fellowship | The Hertz Foundation's mission is to build America's capacity for innovation by nurturing remarkable applied scientists and engineers who show the most promise to change the world. The Hertz Foundation identifies the rare young scientists and engineers with the potential to change the world for the better and supports their research endeavors from an early stage. The Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. The cost-of-education allowance is accepted by all of the tenable schools in lieu of all fees and tuition. (WVU students apply through the ASPIRE office) |
| Sept 15 | MRS Fall Meeting Nov 28 - Dec 2 | Fall Meeting Symposium Assistant | Graduate students who are interested in assisting in the symposium sessions during the 2011 MRS Fall Meeting are encouraged to apply for a Symposium Assistant position. Symposium Assistants deliver essential meeting materials to the technical session rooms, operate audiovisual equipment and room lighting, track and record attendance, and perform other tasks requested by the session chairs. By assisting in a minimum of four half-day sessions, students will receive a refund of the student registration fee, a one-year MRS student membership commencing January 1, 2012, and a stipend to help defray expenses. Positions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, as needed. |
| Nov 9 | NSF | East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) | The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering: 1) first-hand research experiences in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science, science policy, and scientific infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) an orientation to the society, culture and language. The primary goals of EAPSI are to introduce students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research setting, and to help students initiate scientific relationships that will better enable future collaboration with foreign counterparts. |
| Nov 21 | AACR | Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Awards | AACR Minority Scholar Awards in Cancer Research are offered to eligible minority scientists wishing to participate in Annual Meetings and Special Conferences of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Candidates must be full-time graduate students, medical students, residents, clinical or postdoctoral fellows, or junior faculty member. Only minority groups that have been defined by the National Cancer Institute as being traditionally underrepresented in cancer and biomedical research are eligible for this award: African Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Native Americans and, Native Pacific Islanders. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. |
